CSCS Board of Directors

About the School Board

 

CSCS has a 5-9 member Board composed of both parents and community members. Board members bring a wide range of experience and skills to aid in the governance of the school, including education, legal, business, engineering, web development, publishing, real estate and finance backgrounds.

 

The Board works in partnership with the DEI Committee and administrators to advance Cottonwood’s Equity Action Plan, as well as supporting the overall governance of the school, including approving and overseeing the annual budget, engaging with teachers and families, and facilitating events that enrich the school-community. 

 

The CSCS board values input and support from the community. Please consider attending any of the monthly meetings or email us at board@thecottonwoodschool.org

Join the Board

 

Board members are expected to attend a monthly Board meeting, participate on at least one Board committee which includes work and occasional meetings outside of the monthly Board meeting, support and facilitate events with students, teachers, staff, and families, and engage fully the schools Equity Action Plan. 

 

The first term on the Board is one year; after that Board members can serve up to two terms of two years each. Diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds is valued on the School Board. 

 

If you are interested in joining the Board, please email Amy or Mari to discuss your interest, answer any questions you have, and schedule an onboarding.

Current Board Members

Jill Charno

 

Jill Charno

Board Member

Matthew Claudel

 

Matthew Claudel

Member

Jonathan Moore

 

Jonathan Moore

Member

Kyle Roy

 

Kyle Roy

Treasurer

Amy Sample Ward

 

Amy Sample Ward

Co-Chair

Emily Sturgess Cleek

 

Emily Sturgess Cleek

Secretary

Marisela Van Sickle

 

Marisela Van Sickle

Co-Chair

Public Board Meetings

 

CSCS School Board Meeting Details

 

The School Board meets on the second Wednesday of the month unless otherwise noted below. The Cottonwood community and general public is welcome and encouraged to join! Meetings are in-person at the school, with Zoom links available if requested. If you have any questions, please email board [at] thecottonwoodschool.org.

 

Next Meeting

 

Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Time: 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Agenda: Planning for upcoming community events including Back to School Night, reviewing work plans for 23-24 committees
RSVP: To help us accommodate seating or Zoom access, please let us know you plan to attend by emailing us in advance.

 

Board Meeting Minutes

 

CSCS School Board Meeting Minutes can be found in the archive or you can email us to request others.

Board Committees for 23-24

 

Strategic Planning & Policies

 

Board leads: Amy, Emily, Kyle
Next meeting: TBD; Please email Amy to join a meeting or the committee
Committee work for 23-24:

  • Strategic planning for the school
  • Equity Action Plan
  • Policy Work (with OSBA)
  • Community / Staff / Board relations
  • Financial planning

 

Fundraising & Marketing

 

Board leads: Mari, Jill
Next meeting: TBD; Please email Mari to join a meeting or the committee
Committee work for 23-24:

  • Supporting Friends of Cottonwood with fundraising events including Arts Park Run and the auction
  • Developing annual fundraising plan

 

Facilities & Real Estate

 

Board leads: Jonathan, Matthew
Next meeting: TBD; Please email Jonathan to join a meeting or the committee
Committee work for 23-24:

  • Annual facilities analysis and repair management
  • Support facility search
  • In-building technology support

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